
Fashion and Textile DPP Use-case Programme
Digital Clothing Limited (DigiClo) is supporting the coordination and industry engagement of the Fashion & Textile Digital Product Passport (DPP) Use Case Programme, in collaboration with the Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Society (TBIS) and Fashion Big Data Foundation (FBDf).
We are pleased to share the following invitation for organisations interested in participating in the programme.
The Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Society (TBIS) and Fashion Big Data Foundation (FBDf) invite manufacturers, brands, technology providers, importers and exporters, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and industry associations to participate in the FBD Fashion & Textile Digital Product Passport (DPP) Use Case Programme, hosted on Circular-data.org.
The programme is supported by the Fashion Big Data (FBD) Digital Product Passport platform developed from the EU Horizon 2020 project FBD_BModel.
Coordination under CIRPASS-2 EU Digital Product Passport Ecosystem
The programme is coordinated through the “Fashion Textile DPP Use Case” cluster on Circular-data.org, established by the CIRPASS-2, which is a project funded by the European Commission to advance Digital Product Passport implementation, including development and testing of the EU mock DPP registry environment and the execution of DPP use case pilots.
Purpose of the Programme
The programme aims to:
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Develop technically structured and formally documented textile DPP use cases to be registered at the EU mock registry and published at circular-data.org
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Demonstrate implementation pathways across fibre, yarn, fabric, garment, and related sectors
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Align datasets with TBIS-IGS DPP standards (Technical Performance, Environmental Footprint, Circularity, ESG)
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Support DPP interoperability testing within EU-compatible environments on its mock DPP registry and pilot testing community on circular.data-org.
The programme provides participating organisations with an opportunity to develop and test DPP datasets in preparation for the upcoming EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Participation Opportunities (2026)
Engagement opportunities include:
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Techtextil, Frankfurt (April 21-24) – bilateral meetings and programme discussions
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Reuse Economy Expo, Paris (May 19-20) – exhibition and stakeholder engagement
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FBD DPP Use Case Workshop, Lille (August 25-28) – presentation of use cases and ecosystem roundtable
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FBD DPP Masterclass – structured online implementation support from regulatory interpretation to operational DPP deployment with EU mock registry and pilot use case platform.
Registration Deadline:
31 March, 2026
Registration:
Organisations are invited to register via the official DPP Use Case Registration Form by 31st March 2026: https://forms.gle/ThzyS4sG2UhZ9rvL6
Participation is subject to review and confirmation.
Fashion Big Data Platform for Sustainable Design (FBD-SD) Master Class
Free pilot trial: Click here to register.
Be Ready for ESPR Compliance. Stay Ahead in Sustainability
About the Masterclass.
With the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) now in effect, compliance with these new eco-design requirements is essential for businesses in the textile and apparel industry. We invite you to join the Fashion Big Data Platform for Sustainable Design (FBD-SD) Master Class free pilot trial. This six-session program provides an early opportunity to understand how your business can meet these regulatory demands.
Supported by InnovateUK as a Creative Catalyst Grant award winner, this Master Class will equip your team with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills for navigating sustainability, compliance, and digital transformation – all at no cost to you.

Why Now?
On July 18th 2024, the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), REGULATION (EU) 2024/1781, entered into force. This legislation mandates that “all products must only be placed on the market or put into service if they comply with the eco-design requirements applicable to those products set out in the delegated acts” (Article 3). These requirements include durability, repairability, energy efficiency, recycled content, and overall environmental footprint.
Furthermore, the regulation introduces Digital Product Passports (DPPs), highlighting their role as "an important tool for making information available to actors along the entire value chain" (Recital 32). Textiles, especially garments and footwear, are among the EU Commission's key priorities for early adoption by April 19th, 2025.
